MileagePlus

The frequent flyer program of United Airlines.

United's MileagePlus offers no-fee dynamic pricing, deep Star Alliance partner availability, and unlimited award redemption with no blackout dates.

Operating airline: United Airlines
IATA code: UA
Alliance: Star Alliance
Status unit: Premier Qualifying Points
Status tiers: Member · Silver · Gold · Platinum

How to earn miles

You can earn MileagePlus miles by flying on United Airlines, by flying on alliance partners (where applicable), and by spending on the airline's co-branded credit cards. Many programs also let you transfer points in from flexible bank programs like Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One miles, or Bilt Rewards.

How to redeem miles

The most rewarding redemptions are usually international premium cabins booked on United Airlines or its partners. Always compare the program's award rate against partner programs—sometimes a transferable-points program offers the same flight at half the cost.